In a season packed with riveting performances, the Royal Danish Opera showcases an eclectic blend of dance, romance, and theatrical artistry. From the nostalgic tunes of 'Come Fly Away' to the innovative choreography of 'Koreorama No. 3,' audiences are offered a diverse range of cultural experiences. With performances running from January to June 2026, including children's ballets like 'The Forgotten Children' and reinterpretations like 'Lady Macbeth,' the season promises a thrilling journey through the world of performing arts, spotlighting creativity and emotional depth.

Captivating Ballets and Musicals at the Royal Danish Opera: A Season to Remember

The Royal Danish Theatre's 2026 season is set to captivate audiences with a stellar lineup of performances. From a dance-driven homage to Sinatra's charm to a ballet adventure through a mysterious mirror, and innovative interpretations of classical ballet, this season promises an engaging blend of tradition and modernity. Featuring renowned choreographers and talented performers, each production at the Royal Danish Opera adds a unique narrative to the world of dance and music, making it an unmissable event for art lovers.

A Kaleidoscope of Dance: Exploring The Royal Danish Theatre's 2026 Season

Damian Iorio

Erdem Moralioglu

Jean-Marc Puissant

Mark Stanley

Christopher Wheeldon

Peter Mumford

George Balanchine

Annette Nørgaard

Ronald Bates

Royal Danish Ballet

Det Kongelige Teater

Lotte has been abandoned by the love of her life, Michael, and, to make matters worse, has also been dismissed from her job as a social worker. Then, out of the blue, Michael’s grown-up son, Daniel, calls—he has been unable to reach his father. Together, they discover Michael dead in his flat.

Another Day in God's Creation

The Royal Danish Playhouse

High school student Evan Hansen struggles with loneliness and social anxiety. When a classmate dies by suicide, a misunderstanding turns Evan’s private letter to himself into what appears to be the classmate’s farewell note addressed to him. Suddenly, everyone believes they were best friends. As Evan fails to correct the mistake, he becomes increasingly entangled in the deception. His popularity soars, and he finds a sense of belonging within the grieving family, who take comfort in his presence. But as the lie spirals out of control, Evan must face the inevitable truth—about himself and those around him.

Dear Evan Hansen

The Royal Danish Theatre

A Tribute to Sinatra with Dance, Romance, and Swinging Jazz.

High heels and flirtation fill the air, exuding cool, effortless elegance. Music swings so smoothly it could make angels sing. Come Fly Away is a dance-driven love letter to Frank Sinatra and his velvety voice.

Come Fly Away

Royal Danish Opera

Imagine if the children from Ole Lund Kirkegaard’s books all lived in the same house – the Corner House. Here, you’ll find Topper, his friend Viggo, and Ivan Olsen with their families, the coffee-loving aunt, and the caretaker, while Topper’s sort-of girlfriend, Sille, whizzes past on her bicycle.

The Brats in the Corner House

Experience a spine-tingling children’s ballet written by one of Denmark’s funniest and most innovative authors, Kim Fupz Aakeson.
 

An ordinary girl is dancing in front of the mirror on an ordinary day when she suddenly stops. Something about her reflection isn’t quite ordinary. Perhaps she isn’t alone after all…

This is how the children’s ballet The Forgotten Children begins. The curious and fearless girl is determined to find out what happens if she climbs through the mirror—and this is where the adventure truly takes off. Suddenly, she finds herself in a bizarre underworld filled with strange characters, including the wicked Miss Master, who delights in stealing children’s hearts, a sneaky gang of cats, a troupe of cunning mice, and ghost children—lots of ghost children. But who are they? Why are they there? And what do they want?

The Forgotten Children

Another Day in God's Creation on tour

Odsherred Theatre

Aarhus Theatre

Esbjerg Performing Arts Centre

Store Sal, Fredericia Teater

Det Musiske Hus

Cultural Yard

Gribskov Cultural Hall

New Riding House

Bastionen

Nykøbing Falster Theatre

Værket, Randers

Rønne Theater

Lynghøjskolen

Jysk Musikteater

Culture House Skanderborg

Skive Theater

Slagelse Theatre

Vejle Music Theatre

Viborg Theatre

Exploring the Future of Ballet with Groundbreaking Choreography.

Rooted in the classical ballet tradition, Koreorama pushes the boundaries of artistic innovation and reinvention within dance.

Ballet, an art form deeply connected to its past, also exists in the present—performed by young dancers who embody the movements of today and the potential of tomorrow.

Koreorama No. 3

Heartbreaking Ballet of Love, Betrayal, and Vengeance.

What happens when you love so deeply that it feels impossible to exist within your own body? Giselle is the ultimate romantic ballet—a tale of forsaken love, a broken heart, and devotion that transcends death.

Giselle

'Life in the countryside is wonderful,' or so they say—but not for Sonja and her Uncle Vanya. For 25 years, they have worked tirelessly to keep the family farm afloat, in part to support Sonja’s father, a professor living in the city. Now, having retired and fallen on hard times, he has moved to the farm with his much younger wife, Jelena—whose beauty proves a dangerous distraction for both Vanya and the doctor, Astrov.

Uncle Vanya

'It would be a beautiful evening. One of those rare, still, warm summer nights, where everything seems to pause and hold its breath for a moment. Regitze could not have chosen a better evening for her party.'

Memories of a Marriage

Star Choreographer Akram Khan Creates Lady Macbeth for the Royal Danish Ballet.

The Royal Danish Ballet celebrates a major feat as renowned choreographer Akram Khan comes to Denmark to create an entirely new work. Drawing inspiration from Shakespeare’s psychological thriller, Khan turns his focus to the formidable Lady Macbeth.

Lady Macbeth

Yerma is a successful city woman in full control of her life. She has never considered having children—until the day she moves into her new townhouse. Suddenly, the desire arises: there is plenty of space, after all. She persuades her partner, and together they try for years to conceive.

Yerma

A Tribute to Balanchine and Wheeldon with Pure and Powerful Dance.

This season, Giant Steps presents two of George Balanchine’s most iconic masterpieces—Apollo and Symphony in C—alongside Christopher Wheeldon’s Corybantic Games, which carries the torch forward into the 21st century.

Giant Steps

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